Non‐allergic occupational asthma because of almond shell dust

Foti, Caterina; Nettis, Eustachio; Cassano, Nicoletta; Damiani, Elisabetta; Carino, Mauro; Veña, Gino Antonio

doi:10.1111/j.1398-9995.2008.01736.x

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“…The remaining 274 agents were then supplemented with three agents previously documented to cause OA in Australia, namely: almond dust; 18 fluoride (as a constituent of aluminium pot room fumes); 19 and sawdust from the Australian Blackwood ( Acacia melanoxylon ) timber 20 …”

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A comprehensive list of asthmagens to inform health interventions in the Australian workplace

Crewe

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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health

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Objective: To develop a comprehensive list of asthmagens which may occur in occupational settings in Australia. Methods: Potential asthmagens considered for this list were identified through work health and safety classification databases in Australia and through lists developed by professional associations in other countries. Inclusion criteria were: there is evidence that the agent is asthmagenic; it is used in occupational settings; and it is available in Australia. Results: The final list contained 277 asthmagens in 27 groups that may be found in occupational circumstances in Australia. Three other agents that have been documented as asthmagens in Australia were included: almond dust, fluoride (in aluminium pot room fumes); and sawdust from the Australian Blackwood. Conclusions: This is the first comprehensive and inclusive list of Australian occupationally relevant asthmagens to have been compiled. Implications: This list is specific for Australian workplace exposure to asthmagens. It will help focus policy and preventative practices and reduce the burden of occupational asthma. It will also be useful in future studies to identify those who are exposed to the asthmagens and provide information to assist regulators to identify industries, occupations, specific activities and existing exposure standards that can be targeted to improve worker health and welfare.

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A comprehensive list of asthmagens to inform health interventions in the Australian workplace

Crewe

Carey

Glass

et al. 2016

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health

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The Role of Inhalant Food Allergens in Occupational Asthma

Cartier

2010

Curr Allergy Asthma Rep

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Workers handling food products and derivatives are at increased risk of developing occupational asthma. Exposure to food allergens occurs primarily through inhalation of dust, steam, vapors, and aerosolized proteins generated during cutting, scrubbing or cleaning, cooking or boiling, and drying activities. Suspicion of the diagnosis of occupational asthma should lead to proper investigation to confirm the diagnosis objectively. Most inhaled food allergy is IgE mediated, and skin prick tests or specific IgE tests are useful tools to support the diagnosis, but objective evidence of asthma by monitoring of peak expiratory flows at and off work or specific inhalation challenges offers a better diagnostic value. This article provides a list of the various foods, food additives, and contaminants that have been associated with occupational asthma.

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Clinical Aspects of Work-Related Asthma

Tarlo¹

2014

Journal of Occupational &Amp; Environmental Medicine

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Non‐allergic occupational asthma because of almond shell dust

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A comprehensive list of asthmagens to inform health interventions in the Australian workplace

A comprehensive list of asthmagens to inform health interventions in the Australian workplace

The Role of Inhalant Food Allergens in Occupational Asthma

Clinical Aspects of Work-Related Asthma

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